I had one of the best IPAs I've ever tired at the Sampler this year, a Double Crooked Tree. I searched high and low (drinking plenty of other amazing beers in the process) and finally found some in Frankfort during the KBF. Poured the first of my stash this evening and it's as good as I remember.

09-26-2013, 11:33

Beer&Bourbon

Re: What Beer Are You Drinking? Summer '13

The Double Crooked Tree is a pretty good beer, but around here you never know what to expect since they don't bottle date the stuff (unless that's changed recently). I try not to buy anything hoppy that isn't dated.

09-26-2013, 12:01

Yeti

Re: What Beer Are You Drinking? Summer '13

I've had a few IPA style beers that aged well, but they have to be 10% at least. Kind of like old Islay scotch that loses it's peaty and smoky roar, but develops something more fruity and delicate. I had an Avery Maharaja that was probably 18 months old last month and thought it was amazing.

With that said, I didn't see any bottling information anywhere. I got them at Red Dot and if the scarcity around the rest of the stores that I shopped means anything I would assume these haven't been sitting on the shelves (at retailers anyway) for very long.

09-26-2013, 15:53

P&MLiquorsEric

Re: What Beer Are You Drinking? Summer '13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beer&Bourbon

The Double Crooked Tree is a pretty good beer, but around here you never know what to expect since they don't bottle date the stuff (unless that's changed recently). I try not to buy anything hoppy that isn't dated.

Double crooked tree is great for aging. A huge malt backbone makes it stand up to time. You can tell the 2013 (which was released in January) because it is only 12% while previous years have been 14% abv.

I agree that dates are important but some people take it to the extreme just like they do here with bourbon.

09-26-2013, 16:20

smokinjoe

Re: What Beer Are You Drinking? Summer '13

An Ahyan OX muled some of my favorite beers to me at KBF. Savoring the Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold, tonight. :yum: Luv me some Great Lakes brews.